Although expected, it is now official: The three candidates in Boca Raton’s mayoral race raised the astonishing total of just over $1.4 million.
City and state records show that winner Andy Thomson, who squeaked to victory by a mere five votes in the March 10 election, raised $484,748.
Former Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas, who won 20.7% of the vote, took in $513,338, which included a $100,000 loan to her campaign.
And political newcomer Mike Liebelson, who supported the Save Boca movement, raised $407,050.
The money came from direct contributors to their campaigns and through contributions to political action committees clearly affiliated with their campaigns.
Though it is hard to trace, it is possible the candidates received additional contributions through other PACs.
City records show that Thomson’s campaign by itself raised $154,848, while Nachlas’ took in $236,544. Liebelson’s received $287,550, most of which came from personal loans and donations.
Those amounts were boosted significantly by their PACs.
State records show that Running With Andy Thomson brought in $329,900. Fran for BocA drew $276,794. Friends of Mike Liebelson garnered $119,550.
Both the city and state totals included donations that arrived during the first three months of 2026.
— Mary Hladky
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